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BMW i3 vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $28,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $26,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
Modeli3RC
TrimBaseF
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,400 $62,805
Base Invoice $39,690 $58,408
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Navigation Package   1,530
Adaptive cruise control   500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
LED headlights   1,160
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Navigation Package   1,416
Adaptive cruise control   460
Obstacle detection, rear   460
LED headlights   1,067
Options (change) 3,050 3,690
Options (change) 2,775 3,403
Destination 995 950
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $38,945 $67,445
Total Invoice $35,960 $62,761

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,568
Model Year20152016
Modeli3RC
TrimBaseF
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine168hp E467hp V8
TransmissionA1T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19255/35-19
Total Price$38,945$67,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,945$66,120
Total Invoice$35,960$62,761
Adjustments for Features0-1,233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,960$61,528

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20152016
Modeli3RC
TrimBaseF
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,565$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,233

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20152016
Modeli3RC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in107.5 in
Length157.4 in184.8 in
Width69.9 in72.4 in
Height62.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72543%
Total Not Requested96557%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested87597%
Total Not Requested253%

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